Wednesday, 30 September 2015

ODE TO A PHOENIX

Ode To A Phoenix

Nestled in the heart of a blossoming tree
she had just begun to weave
dreams of a joyous tomorrow .

But Fate and Death conspired
and hatched a cruel plot ,
to nip her hopes in the bud .

And then fell a bolt from the blue
hitting her nest unawares
bringing it down to the earth
shattered and burnt to the core
.
Too deeply hurt by the blow
to sense her wounded self ,
she lay petrified ,stunned
in the wrecks of her rosy dreams .

But long before the deadening woe
could mar her lively spirit
she decided to wring her eyes dry
and rise up to face whatever was due .

With slow but sure strife
she flew through mist and snow
carving her route to resurrection .

And lo ! She has made it !
Reaching the land of bright sunshine
She is perched on the high olive tree
revived in spirit and zest again .

Yes !There she is !
A hope reborn ,a dream realized !
Rising again from dust and ashes .
to face the joys and woes of life .
Spreading her newly grown wings
she is ready to map the skies .
And as she soars high up and higher
I rub my eyes in wonder -
and ask myself -
Does Phoenix belong to legends alone ?

Dedicated to a young lady who joined Indian Army when her husband laid down his life guarding the national border in Siachin glacier. .She decided to follow his noble career and underwent the tough military training to resume the service of the nation just where he had left it ....

This brave heart is my Phoenix and this , my salute to her indomitable spirit !

What a beautiful way to live the life leaving aside the gloom, curse and irony of fate which trascends the mind in the moments of loneliness.Such lines are tribute to the path chosen .Very interesting and motivating.

What a beautiful way to live the life leaving aside the gloom, curse and irony of fate which trascends the mind in the moments of loneliness.Such lines are tribute to the path chosen .Very interesting and motivating.

that I have witnessed .was deeply moved and that made me write this poem . Since then ,many more such occurences have come into view and I feel ,it may relate to all brave individuals who act likewise in the face of unforeseen odds and challenges .

that I have witnessed .was deeply moved and that made me write this poem . Since then ,many more such occurences have come into view and I feel ,it may relate to all brave individuals who act likewise in the face of unforeseen odds and challenges .